📅 Event: The Role of Faith Leaders in Peace-Building

🗓 Date & Time: February 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM (EST)
📍 Online Event
🔗 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EKdfZbnWTu6_Kjv9lyRGYA#/registration

About the Event:
As part of Interfaith Harmony Week, The London Story and the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) are bringing together faith leaders, academics, and civil society members to discuss the role of faith in peace-building and interfaith harmony.

🌍 What to Expect:
✨ Faith leaders from across the world, including Sunita Viswanath, Executive Director of Hindus for Human Rights, will share their experiences addressing religious conflicts.
✨ Academics and civil society members will examine challenges to interfaith harmony and freedom of religion.
✨ Interactive Q&A session to engage with speakers and discuss real-world issues.

This event is open to all! Join us to explore the power of interfaith collaboration in fostering peace. A recording will be available after the event.

📢 Spread the word! Share this event with anyone interested in interfaith dialogue and peace-building.

RELIGIOUS NATIONALISMS SUMMIT

Countering Religious Nationalisms – Multi-Faith Public Witness

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20010

Join Hindus for Human Rights at this critical summit addressing the rise of religious nationalisms globally. As part of the panel on Hindu Nationalism and Christian Nationalism (10:45 AM – 12:15 PM), our representatives will explore the intersection of Hindu nationalism with global authoritarian trends and its impact on religious minorities.

The day-long program features policy discussions, multi-faith perspectives, and reflections on combating religious nationalism’s threats to democracy. Panels include:

• The Problem of Religious Nationalism, in the US and Globally

• Hindu Nationalism and Christian Nationalism

• Islamic and Jewish Nationalisms

• Religious Nationalism and Democracy: Next Steps

This event, hosted by the National Council of Churches, brings together scholars, advocates, and faith leaders from across traditions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in collective action against rising extremism.

Event Title: South Asian Resistance and Solidarity: 9/11 to Present

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: 154 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004

Description:
Join us for a powerful conversation exploring the journey of South Asian resistance and solidarity from 9/11 to the present. This engaging panel discussion brings together prominent voices who have fought for justice, community, and liberation, examining the challenges and opportunities under the new administration.

Moderator:

• Shakeel Syed, Executive Director, South Asian Network

Panelists:

• Deepa Iyer: Author, Director of Solidarity Is

• Manjusha Kulkarni: Executive Director, AAPI Equity Alliance

• Shakeer Rahman: Civil Rights Attorney

• Taz Ahmed: Political Strategist, Storyteller, and Artist

• Akhil Gopal: Organizer, The Stop LAPD Spying Coalition

Special Offer:
The first 10 attendees will receive a signed copy of We Too Sing America.

Registration:
Via QR Code in the flyer

Contact Information:
Phone: 562-403-0488
Email: SANINFO@southasiannetwork.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with thought leaders and activists dedicated to fostering justice and unity within and beyond the South Asian community.

Join us on Saturday 2/1 at the Bellevue Public Library for HfHR’s Seattle Chapter Organizing Meeting! This in-person gathering will be an opportunity for HfHR members and supporters to come together and collectively strategize about how to build a thriving HfHR chapter in Seattle as we enter 2025. RSVP now at tinyurl.com/SEAHfHR

Join us on the evening of Thursday, 1/30 at Creative Grounds DC for HfHR’s DC Chapter Organizing Meeting! This in-person gathering will be an opportunity for HfHR members and supporters to come together and collectively strategize about how to build a thriving HfHR chapter in the DMV as we enter 2025. RSVP now at tinyurl.com/DMVHfHR

Film Screening: Prisoner No. 626710 is Present
New York University
Date: January 30, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: NYU Steinhardt
Registration: https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/events/film-screening-prisoner-no-626710-present

Details:
NYU CRACS Co-Lab presents the NYC premiere of Prisoner No. 626710 is Present, a compelling documentary followed by a discussion with journalist Azad Essa. The film explores the arrest and imprisonment of Umar Khalid, a student leader and activist, under the draconian UAPA law. It reconstructs how Khalid was framed through found footage and media analysis, shedding light on his ongoing struggle for justice.

• Duration: 60 minutes

• Language: Hindi and English, with English subtitles

• Note for External Guests: External guests must register at least 24 hours in advance to be sponsored by an NYU employee for building access. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date & Time: Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

Description:
Join United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR) and the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) for an insightful webinar exploring the dangers and parallels of religious nationalism across the United States, Israel, and India. The discussion will feature expert speakers addressing the rise of Christian Nationalism, Zionism, and Hindutva and their implications for global peace and justice.

Speakers:

• Rev. Kendal McBroom: Director of Civil and Human Rights, UMC General Board of Church and Society

• Rabbi Alissa Wise: Lead Organizer, Rabbis for Ceasefire; former staff leader in Jewish Voice for Peace

• Pranay Somayajula: Director of Organizing and Advocacy, Hindus for Human Rights

Registration:
RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AbgSCPfFTe2is0HC2V4lvg#/registration

Join us on the afternoon of Sunday, 1/26 at the Chicago Public Library’s Merlo Branch for HfHR’s Chicago Chapter Organizing Meeting! This in-person gathering will be an opportunity for HfHR members and supporters to come together and collectively strategize about how to build a thriving HfHR chapter in Chicago as we enter 2025. RSVP now at tinyurl.com/CHIHfHR

Join us the afternoon of Saturday, 1/25 for our Boston Chapter Organizing Meeting! This will be an opportunity for HfHR members and supporters to collectively strategize about how to build a thriving HfHR chapter in Boston. RSVP now: tinyurl.com/BOSHfHR 

HfHR NYC Chapter Organizing Meeting

Join us for an in-person gathering of HfHR members and supporters in New York, bringing folks together to collectively strategize about how to build a thriving HfHR chapter in New York as we enter 2025!

Event Title: Immigration Know Your Rights Virtual Workshop

Date & Time: January 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM

Organized by: South Queens Women’s March

Event Description: Join us for a crucial virtual workshop to prepare for the possibility of mass deportations in our community. This workshop will provide practical tools for what to do if ICE shows up at your door, safety planning for travel, protest participation, and more. Don’t miss insights from our featured speakers and engage in key discussions that could significantly impact your rights and safety.

Featured Speakers:

• Muddassar Toppa, CUNY Clear

• Ravi Ragbir, New Sanctuary Coalition

• Vrinda Jagan, Immigration Attorney

• Aminta Kilawan Narine, Facilitator

Key Discussions & Insights:

• What Mass Deportations Could Look Like

• Responding to ICE, the FBI, etc.

• Safety Plan for Protests & Travel

Registration Link: tinyurl.com/SQWmkyr

Co-sponsors:

• Bangladeshi Americans for Political Progress

• Caribbean Equality Project

• Hindus for Human Rights

• Jahajee

• Kaurageous Love

• SAYA

Location: Online (Zoom details provided upon registration)

Please ensure to register at the provided link to secure your spot and receive the necessary information to join the virtual workshop.

Join Sunita Viswanath, Executive Director of Hindus for Human Rights, as part of an inspiring panel of interfaith leaders gathering for an urgent call to action. This powerful event, hosted by The Riverside Church, will explore how we can collectively honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of justice, compassion, and unity. Register to attend: https://tinyurl.com/mpj4v4az

To attend viirtually please register through this link, you will be emailed the streaming link after doing so:
http://trcnyc.org/reclaimingthedreamaction

Event: Multifaith Prayer Circle During Inauguration

Date: January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Time: To be confirmed (check registration link for details)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Description:
As the 47th U.S. president is inaugurated, join a multifaith prayer circle to honor what we are feeling as we face the next four years. This gathering will remind us that we are not alone. Together, we will recommit to taking courageous action in solidarity with Palestinians, and we will show up for one another, fighting for collective safety and liberation for all.

The event is inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s words:
"We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."

How to Join:
Register for the Zoom link here: bit.ly/Jan20multifaith

Co-sponsored by: Rabbis for Ceasefire, Christians for a Free Palestine, Mennonite Action, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Hindus for Human Rights, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Muslims for Just Futures, Collective Loss Adaptation Project, Jews for Racial & Economic Justice and the Waging Peace Initative

12:30-2:30pm PST on Saturday, January 18th at Berkeley Public Library West Branch Meeting Room (1125 University Ave. (at San Pablo) in Berkeley, CA 94702)!

Event Title: Know Your Rights, Find Your Voice: Faith Communities Against Mass Deportation

Date and Time: January 16, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Union Theological Seminary, 90 Claremont Ave

Event Description:
Join faith leaders, legal experts, and community members for an impactful morning of workshops and a city-wide multifaith convening. Speakers include Imam Musa Kabba, Rt. Rev. Matt Heyd, Ruth Messinger, Adama Bah, Alina Das, Donna Lieberman, and Harold Solis. Learn about your rights and how to take action against mass deportation.

Registration Link: bit.ly/faith-against-deportation

This conference session will take place from 7:00pm-9:00pm on Monday, January 13th, and the panel discussion is scheduled for 7:20-8:40pm on Tuesday, January 14th. 

Registration for the confernece:

luke10conference.com

Event Title: A Day of Prayer and Action for Immigrant Families

Date: Monday, January 13
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET

Location:
St Lucy Parish
118 Seventh Ave, Newark, NJ 07104

Description:
Join us for a meaningful event dedicated to immigrant families facing the threat of mass deportation. The event will include:

• A public dialogue between faith leaders and immigrants.

• An interfaith prayer service calling for the protection of immigrant families.

• A call to action.

Registration Link:
https://www.faithinnewyork.org/events

Organized by:
Faith in New Jersey, Faith in New York, and Archdiocese of Newark